Associate Unit Manager-Agnes

About the Role

At LRH we believe in Better Care, Everywhere, for Everyone.

Our people are critical to our success. We want to build a reputation of having the best healthcare staff in Victoria. We will achieve this by ensuring we always provide safe and supportive environments for our people to learn, develop and flourish.

Based in Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health have a Fixed Term opportunity for an Associate Nurse Unit Manager to join our Parent and Infant Unit on a part time 64 hours per fortnight basis from July 2025 to November 2025.

The Parent and Infant Unit at Latrobe Regional Health is a 5 bed, 5-6 cot residential unit open for families in the Gippsland region. Mothers and/or fathers will be admitted with infants up to 12 months of age. The model of care of the unit will have strong family/ infant relationships focus. The therapeutic approach will be based on the Solihul model, attachment theory and mentalisation.

About you

·         Division 3 Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse with post basic qualification in psychiatric nursing holding registration with AHPRA, or

·         Registered Nurse with post basic qualification in midwifery and/or paediatrics and a commitment to complete post basic psychiatric qualification

·         Working with Children Check

·         Demonstrated recent experience working with parents and infants in the perinatal period

·         Sound knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and other relevant legislation

·         Working knowledge of NSQHS standards for Mental Health Services

·         Sound knowledge of perinatal mental health issues

This is an exciting opportunity to build and advance your career for more information, we encourage you to contact Emma Vivian, Nurse Unit Manager - Agnes on 03 5173 8573 or on email Emma.Vivian@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion. 

For a copy of the Associate Nurse Unit Manager position click here.

LRH employees enjoy access to:

·         Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering a range of health education and wellbeing services

·         Access to ongoing development through daily education sessions, bespoke training and career & study support

·         Tailored flexible work options to support work life balance, including ADO's, 5 weeks leave, regional salary packaging and additional purchased leave

·         Fantastic social club activities, diverse and inclusive workplace activities

·         Workplace Wellbeing programs and activities uniquely designed for LRH staff

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes.

With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion recently completed, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume. Application close: 06/06/2025

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide an original valid National Police Record Check, and an employee Working with Children Check.

Diversity and inclusion

We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted on aboriginalhealthunit@lrh.com.au